Extension Care & Maintenance in North Hills: Keeping Your Hair Healthy Between Installs

Your new extensions are an investment in confidence, and just like any premium service, they deserve the right care. At Craft Collective Salon Group in North Hills, we teach every client how to keep their extensions beautiful, comfortable, and healthy long after they leave the chair.

Whether you’ve chosen hand-tied extensions, tape-ins, or clip-ins, maintaining them properly ensures they last longer, look seamless, and protect your natural hair.

Why Proper Care Matters

Extensions are designed to move naturally, but they need consistent maintenance to stay smooth, shiny, and tangle-free. Proper care prevents buildup, slippage, dryness, and unnecessary wear, keeping your look flawless between salon visits.

At Craft Collective, we create a personalized maintenance plan for every client, complete with at-home routines, product recommendations, and in-salon follow-up visits.

Your Daily At-Home Routine

A few small habits make a huge difference in keeping your extensions fresh and strong.

1. Gentle Brushing

Use a loop or soft-bristle extension brush twice daily. Start from the ends and work upward, holding the roots to minimize tension on bonds or rows.

Avoid: Fine-tooth combs or pulling directly from the scalp; these can cause breakage or slippage.

2. Sulfate-Free Cleansing

Choose a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to protect the adhesive or sewn points. Avoid applying conditioner directly to the roots; focus on mid-lengths to ends.

Recommended: Products from our Product Education & Hair Care line for hydration and pH balance.

3. Controlled Drying

Gently towel-blot your hair after washing; never rub. Always blow-dry the bonds or wefts on a low to medium setting to prevent moisture buildup.

4. Sleeping Smart

Sleep with hair in a low braid or ponytail to prevent tangling. A silk pillowcase minimizes friction and frizz.

5. Heat Styling Protection

Extensions can handle heat, but they still need protection. Always apply a thermal protectant before curling, straightening, or blow-drying.

For added shine: Try our Gloss & Shine Enhancements between appointments.

In-Salon Maintenance Appointments

Routine salon visits ensure your extensions remain secure, balanced, and beautiful.

Every 6 to 8 Weeks:

– Re-tensioning or re-beading for hand-tied extensions

– Re-taping and repositioning for tape-in extensions

– Deep cleansing and scalp detox treatments

– Precision trims to maintain the cut and remove split ends

We also recommend scheduling a Hair Treatments & Health session to strengthen and rehydrate both your natural hair and extensions.

Styling With Extensions

Extensions are designed to expand your styling options, not limit them.

You can still enjoy:

– Blowouts & Styling for polished finishes

– Formal Updos and event looks

– Color glossing to refresh tone between installs

Just avoid: Direct heat on the bonds or tape area, heavy oils near the root, or high-tension ponytails that stress the bonds.

Common Extension Myths

Myth 1: Extensions damage your natural hair. With professional installation and proper care, extensions protect rather than harm your hair, especially when installed by trained specialists like our Craft Collective team.

Myth 2: You can’t color or tone extensions. Our stylists can custom-tone extensions using Gloss & Shine Enhancements for perfect color harmony.

Myth 3: Extensions require daily styling. High-quality extensions hold shape beautifully. With the right nighttime prep and leave-in conditioner, most clients wake up ready to go.

Sustainable Care & Longevity

Craft Collective is proud to be a Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Salon. Every care product we recommend is cruelty-free, responsibly packaged, and formulated for long-term hair health, never harsh chemicals.

By choosing reusable extension types and recyclable materials, you support beauty that’s as responsible as it is radiant.

Book Your Extension Maintenance Appointment

Keep your extensions stunning from install to reinstall. Book your Extension Maintenance Appointment at Craft Collective Salon Group in North Hills for expert upkeep, professional care, and the peace of mind that comes with salon-perfect results every time.